Program Overview

Environmental Science

BSc (Hons)

Overview

This course will give you knowledge of Environmental Science from biological and geographical perspectives. You’ll study core topics such as ecology, environmental management and sustainability, and you’ll be able to choose from a range of optional areas to design a programme of study to suit your interests and career aspirations.

What you'll learn

• Biological Techniques
• Ecology and the Diversity of Life
• Environmental Change
• Environment, People and Place
• Communicating Science
• Sustainable and Equitable Futures

Course structure

Year one

Environmental science is a broad field of study and at Bath Spa it’s studied from two related perspectives – biological and geographical. You’ll cover both these aspects in your core first year modules, along with ecology and biodiversity.

Year two

You’ll study critical aspects of environmental science in more depth – in particular ecology and conservation, environmental management and sustainability. There’s also a wide range of further topics to choose from, either building your course around your particular career aspirations, or keeping your options open with a more general approach. Topics include microbial applications and biotechnology, biodiversity, river and coastal systems, environmental hazards, climate change and sustainability, and science communication.

You’ll have plenty of opportunity to do practical work in the field and laboratory, and you also have the opportunity to further enhance your employability skills with a work placement.

Year three

You’ll choose a subject to research in-depth through your dissertation, and select optional modules from topics as wide-ranging as animal behaviour, nature conservation, climatology, marine biology, plants and people, digital imaging, development and disasters, and coastal and river management.

Professional placement year

The Professional Placement Year (PPY) provides you with the opportunity to identify, apply for, and secure professional experience, normally comprising one to three placements over a minimum of nine months. Successful completion of this module will demonstrate your ability to secure and sustain graduate-level employment.

Facilities and resources

• Newton Park Library
• Laboratories
• Virtual Learning Environment
• A wide range of analytical instruments, field and mapping equipment, and ICT resources are available for Environmental Science students.

Fees

2025 entry

• UK full time: £9,535
• UK part time: £4,768
• International full time: £17,670

Entry requirements

We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below:

• A Level – grades BBB-BCC preferred including a Grade B in a Science or Geography.
• BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) in a related subject.
• T Levels – grade Merit (M) preferred in a relevant subject.
• International Baccalaureate - a minimum of 32 points are required with a minimum of Grade 5 in a Science of Geography at Higher Level.
• Access to HE courses – typical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher) in a related subject.

English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants

IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.

Related courses

• Biology
• Education and Geography
• Geography
• Wildlife Conservation

Key facts

• Award: BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
• School/s: School of Sciences
• Campus or location: Newton Park
• Course length: Three years full time, or four years full time with professional placement year. Part time available.
• UCAS codes: Institution Code: B20, Course Code: F900 or K923, Campus Code: A,BSU